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World Business Report

BBC World Service
Artificial Intelligence
United States
China
Oil Prices
World Cup
Volkswagen
Canada
Inflation
NVIDIA
FIFA
2026 United States Midterm Elections
Spacex
Federal Reserve
Ukraine
European Union
Oil
Meta
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Brazil
Japan

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Shares in AI giant Nvidia fall following allegations CEO Jensen Huang had second affair. And Singles' Day is the big retail event of the year for the Chinese economy, but early signs suggest shoppers aren't spending. With Black Friday and Cyber Monda... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Hare
Technology researcher, author and co-host of BBC's AI Decoded
BBC
Episode: Wall St gives its verdict on the Jensen Huang Nvidia affair
Walter Todd
President and chief investment officer at Greenwood Capital
Greenwood Capital
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Hanika Farber
CEO of Logitech
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Glenn Fogel
CEO of Booking.com
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Chris Lowe
Chief economist at FHN Financial
FHN Financial
Episode: What's behind the wave of bomb threats in Europe?
Elizabeth Braw
Security risk expert at the Atlantic Council
Atlantic Council
Episode: What's behind the wave of bomb threats in Europe?
Mohiuddin Rubel
Co-managing director of Denim Expert and founder of Bangladesh Apparel Voice
Denim Expert
Episode: What's behind the wave of bomb threats in Europe?
Lauren Fix
Automotive analyst and industry expert
Episode: What's behind the wave of bomb threats in Europe?
Eileen Burbage
Tech investor and founding partner at Passion Capital and NFG
Passion Capital
Episode: Is the AI bubble finally bursting?

Hosts

Bisi Adebayo
BBC World Service presenter
Leanna Byrne
BBC presenter
Ed Butler
BBC business journalist and presenter

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • The future of gaming… July 6 episode

    The Mexico City tourism/ World Cup segment included a sound bite of a crowd chanting a homophonic slur in Spanish that FIFA has previously sanctioned Mexican soccer for. Did not anyone in the BBC notice that? Yikes. Love the show but that was shocking to hear.

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    Innocentbystander22
    United States4 months ago
  • biased

    very biased. dissapointed that they have fallen into the Chinese influence.

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    韓国の行末を憂う
    Japan7 months ago
  • Dropping Quality

    I’ve been a long-time listener of the BBC World Business Report, but the quality has declined in recent years. The range of stories feels narrower and the reporting less sharp than it used to be. I’ve now switched to Bloomberg’s Daybreak Europe Pod, which offers a much wider range of global business stories for me.

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    NewsJ1258
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • This podcast isn’t really informative or helpful

    I’d rather just read online news article. Isn’t fun too.

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    1
    가가닥갇
    South Koreaa year ago
  • Sound

    The sound quality isn’t the best. Sounds keep fading in and out

    Apple Podcasts
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    Aboudaaa
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners criticize sound consistency, presenter delivery, interruptions and occasional speech errors.
Some praise the range of global stories and reporting from the ground, including coverage beyond the most familiar business headlines.
Several reviewers find the analysis too shallow or the reporting biased, with differing views about political framing.
Listeners value the concise mix of international business news and practical context for work and investment decisions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#103
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#26
United Kingdom/Business
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#36
Canada/Business
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#27
Italy/Business
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#57
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#59
France/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

America votes as control of Congress hangs in the balance
Q: How have markets been today? Are investors nervously waiting?
George Conboy says markets were nervous and slightly lower as the country appeared evenly divided and investors awaited the election result.
America votes as control of Congress hangs in the balance
Q: How's the mood and feeling where you are?
Samira Hussain says turnout at a Des Moines polling station remained steady despite heavy rain, with voters citing the economy and high diesel and gasoline prices.
After the blue wave, what happens to the US economy?
Q: Where do you think it goes from here?
Bob McNally expects oil prices to rise again if military escalation resumes, reversing the recent decline.
After the blue wave, what happens to the US economy?
Q: Do you think that's the direction we're going in?
Eugene McGrain expects data-center projects to require disclosure and community backing, while responsible developers will continue building to meet demand.
US Midterms: What does it mean for business?
Q: So how have the markets reacted?
Ross Mould says Asian markets were initially uncertain, European markets were pleased, and US markets moved from uncertainty toward a more positive reaction to divided government.

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Frequently Asked Questions About World Business Report

What is World Business Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Global business and finance reporting connects market moves, company results and economic policy with their effects on workers, consumers and industries. Coverage ranges from technology investment, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency to energy, trade, manufacturing and political decisions that shape markets. Reports often bring together correspondents, analysts and people directly affected by events, with perspectives from businesses and financial institutions across regions including the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Regular presenters Bisi Adebayo, Leanna Byrne and Ed Butler lead the reporting, joined by other BBC business presenters. The format is concise and news-driven, combining correspondent reports with interviews and an... more

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2. Walter Todd
3. Hanika Farber
4. Glenn Fogel
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6. Elizabeth Braw
7. Mohiuddin Rubel
8. Lauren Fix

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